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Handmade in the United Kingdom since 1927
TRADE MARK
Synonymous with quality and service
A guide to help you make an informed choice . . .
It is a fact of life that as human beings we spend up to one third of our lives in bed.
A good nights sleep is paramount in order to prepare us for the day ahead as it can
give us better energy levels, increased concentration abilities and a general feeling
of well being.
Unfortunately, however, it is another fact
that only a small percentage of people
realise that the quality of their sleep is
directly related to the quality, age and
condition of their own current bed.
A bed purchased should be viewed as an
investment towards a healthier lifestyle.
TEN YEAR GUARANTEE
Burgess Beds Ltd. are proud to state that all their products carry a ten year guarantee. If a problem
arises within this period, then, in the first instance, the end user should contact the retailer where
the purchase was made. Burgess Beds will either, repair, or replace, free of charge, any part of the
product which becomes defective within ten years from the date of purchase due to either faulty
material or poor workmanship. Burgess Beds will refuse service if the bed is found to be in an unhygenic
or insanitary condition. Burgess will not accept responsibility if the basic instructions, defined in the
“Caring for your bed” care leaflet attached to every product, is not observed. If any repair is carried
out, then Burgess reserve the right to substitute equivalent materials if those used in the original
manufacturing process are not available.
We are all individuals and as such have
different requirements with respect to bed
type, combination and support. Hopefully
this Burgess product guide will help you
make an informed choice. However,
please remember that there is nothing
more important than physically trying out
the individual products in order to make
your final decision. Spend as much time
as you can choosing which product is right
for you. Don’t be hurried. Buying a new
bed for yourself is an important decision
and if sufficient time is spent on selection
then you should enjoy the benefits of your
new bed for years to come.
This guarantee does not affect your statutory rights.
TRADE MARK
Synonymous with quality and service
“There is hardly anything in the world that some man cannot make a little worse and sell
a little cheaper and the people who consider price only are this man’s lawful prey”
John Ruskin (1819-1900)
Embedded in history . . .
Burgess was established in 1927 by Harry Burgess and was incorporated as a limited company in 1955. For almost 80 years Burgess has remained very much a family run
company and has manufactured, without compromise, hand crafted, quality beds for the home, hotels, shipping lines and many more institutions.
The Rovers Return, 1920
All materials used are of the highest
quality and each product is individually
and carefully hand crafted using time
honoured skills that British craftsmanship
represents. It is based largely on the quality
and benefits experienced by the end users
of Burgess Beds that a proud reputation
has been earned and defended.
“
I read with great interest the recent article about the
researchers who discovered a “Rovers Return” beer house
in Manchester in the 1920s. I can remember the Rovers
Return which faced the Hen Market in Shudehill. It was
next to the Burgess Bedding factory. Unfortunately
the inn was allowed to fall into disrepair and in time
became an antique shop. After the war, the building
was demolished . . . I doubt if that would be allowed
to happen today. I am enclosing a picture of the Rovers
Return from my collection of bygone Manchester.
This is amplified by the fact that Burgess
are ‘bespoke’ bed manufacturers and can
offer a bed of any size and shape to suit
the discerning customer.
”
Extract from Weekend Memories in the Manchester
Evening News, compiled by Peter Sharples.
High Street Customers
By the late 1920’s the Burgess
Bedding Company had already
secured the business of many
independent high street customers
as well as multiple chain outlets.
The Manchester Miller
The first British vessel to sail through
the Great St. Lawrence Seaway was
equipped with Burgess pocketed sprung
mattresses.
Utility Label taken from a Buckingham mattress
manufactured in 1944 and replaced in 2001.
Supporting you for years . . .
The construction of mattress and divan springs falls into two categories. i.e. (i) an open coil construction, and (ii) a pocketed construction. We, at Burgess, use both systems in
order to meet the needs and the requirements of each and every customer new and old. The object of this section is to briefly describe the basic construction of each type.
Open coil spring construction
The first photograph shows individual
open coil springs prior to assembly.
Each individual coil is laced together,
lengthways and widthways, by a wire
screw known as a helical wire. The second
photograph shows this, the helical wire
running across the width of the mattress.
Because of its construction, open coil
mattresses tend to only have 50% max.
of the springs assembled into a pocketed
mattress. All Burgess divans/bases utilise
an open coil spring construction.
Pocketed spring construction
The benefits of the pocketed type of
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mattress spring construction, versus the
open coil construction, are many and
varied e.g:
a)At least double the amount of coils
are used in the pocketed type. For
example, the Lancaster mattress uses
960 pocketed springs in the 5’0 size
versus 430 open coil springs in the
Buckingham mattress.
b)Pocketed type construction minimises
roll together. Photograph three
shows an individual coil before
being compression assembled into its
individual white calico pocket. Each
pocket is hand nested and sewn/glued
together at the centre of each spring
therefore effectively isolating each
spring’s deflection from each other.
See fourth photograph below.
c)The density of spring count achieved
in a nested, pocketed construction is
clearly demonstrated in photograph
five.
d)Because more individual coil springs
are used in the pocketed construction
then common sense suggests that the
user will enjoy a better support. Each
individual spring can be very light yet
the whole assembled spring will be
very supportive.
Further, as can be seen in photograph
three, Burgess only use 6-coil, barrel
shaped pocketed springs in their traditional
pocketed mattresses. This ensures the full
recovery of the spring after compression.
Upholstery fillings from around the world . . .
When developing and constructing it’s sleep products, Burgess uses, whenever possible and indeed whenever necessary, natural upholstery fillings. Different filling specifications
coupled with a particular spring system provide a unique feel, the combinations of which all contribute to the Burgess range of products. The use of top quality, top performing
fillings in the correct combinations and with the correct spring system is viewed as a pre-requisite in the design of all Burgess products. The key objective is always to create
a range of products that covers every person’s needs as individuals. The different upholstery materials used in the construction of Burgess’ products are defined and explained
below.
Hand teased, long stranded, curled,
white hair
This is the finest quality filling available,
being very resilient, highly durable and
with an inherent ability to recover to
it’s original shape. The process of hand
teasing further enhances the natural
characteristics and creates a more
breathable, even and luxurious filling.
Long stranded hair pad
Cotton felt
This is the same raw material as the hand
teased hair but is machine carded and
needled onto a natural backing to form
a pad.
Superior white cotton, borax treated and
multi layered to provide a traditional
mattress filling.
Memory foam (Visco-elastic)
Cashmere
The unique characteristics of cashmere
yield a super soft yet durable mattress
filling and comfort layer.
Pure new lambswool
Pure new lambswool is soft, yet supportive.
It retains warmth in the winter yet displays
cool characteristics in the summer. This is
used, in the main, as a surface comfort
layer.
100% organic wool
Organically farmed wool is used as a
comfort layer in the Maya and Inca
mattresses and is 100% chemical free.
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A NASA conceived and developed material
which is sensitive to temperature and
pressure and therefore responds to body
heat and weight. Optimum support is given
by evenly distributing the pressures caused
by body weight. Has proven effective in
the treatment of decubitus ulcers and
back disorders.
Latex
Hypo allergenic latex, a natural material
produced from the sap of the rubber tree
(Hevea Brasiliensis) that has an in-built
recovery memory. This keeps the mattress
plump and has a slight springy feel.
Wool felt
Used as a bulk filling and also compression
packed into mattress borders prior to hand
side-stitching.
White polyester fibre
Soft, resilient and moisture resistant. Used
in the main as a surface comfort layer.
Rebound polycotton
A polyester and superior white cotton mix,
thermally bonded to create an excellent
filling medium with in-built recovery
memory.
Rebound polyester
High-density polyester thermally bonded
to create a pad. Excellent bulk quantities
and used in the Burgess unsprung
mattress.
Super soft, waxed cambric
Forms an internal mattress barrier to
prevent hair migration.
Hessian
High density Hessian is used as a spring
insulator in pocketed mattresses and some
divan bases. It provides the foundation for
the comfort layers of fillings.
Coco lock fibre
As the name suggests the base fibre in
this product comes from the coconut i.e
coir hair. It is bonded into a pad with
rubberised latex. It is used as a spring
insulator on Burgess’ no turn products.
Coir fibre (or Coir hair)
Coir fibre pads are used as an alternative
spring insulator. Again it is manufactured
from coconut fibre, which is carded and
needled into a loose weave polyester
substratum.
Hand crafted mattresses . . .
All Burgess mattresses are hand made by skilled craftsmen following exactly the same techniques and traditions as employed by the Burgess craftsmen of bygone years. No
short cuts are taken. Quality is of the essence. When building a Burgess mattress there are certain key elements to consider. These are described below.
Hand sewn spring insulator
Ventilators
All Burgess mattress building commences
with the spring insulator. This is the base
layer of upholstery, hand sewn using linen
twine onto the spring (not stapled as most
other manufacturers) to create a perfectly
tailored foundation for the mattress
comfort layers.
Every Burgess mattress border is fitted
with solid brass ventilators. This enables
the mattress to breathe and air.
Hand teasing
Dependant on specification, certain layers
of upholstery are hand teased. This age
old craft is time consuming but does
amplify the inherent properties of natural
fillings. It is carried out carefully by hand,
separating the fibres in order to create
a more open, softer and even layer of
upholstery. This is demonstrated in the
main photograph on the previous page.
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Flag stitched handles
All Burgess mattresses are fitted with a
minimum of four flag stitched handles. A
mattress constructed from natural fillings
does need regular turning. (Please see
the “Caring for your Burgess Bed” leaflet
attached to every mattress).
Hand side stitched borders
All Burgess pocketed mattresses and
the open coil Buckingham mattress
employ ‘hand side stitched’ borders. This
traditional and highly skilled operation is
not to be confused with machine stitched
borders, which can essentially look the
same but are in actual fact poles apart in
terms of functionality. The process of hand
side stitching involves physically stitching
the mattress border to the mattress
spring unit. This is carried out using long
upholstery needles with natural linen high
tensile strength twine. The outcome of
this procedure is a beautifully tailored
mattress with a firm yet supportive border
working in conjunction with the mattress
periphery frame, yielding a full width sleep
surface. The mattress border can have
two, three or even four rows of hand side
stitching. The top and bottom rows of the
Buckingham mattress are painstakingly
sewn to create the unique rolled edge,
which has become synonymous with the
Burgess name. The photograph opposite
shows a highly skilled craftsman applying
this technique.
Tufting
Once the mattress has been built, the
finishing operation is that of hand tufting.
This involves the use of large tufting
needles which, depending on specification,
drives cotton or twine popins through the
total depth of the mattress, secured again,
by hand, with cotton or pure worsted
wool tufts. Unlike the more basic quilted
panel mattress constructions, the process
of tufting ensures that the fillings and
the springing system cannot move out of
position, therefore ensuring the longevity
of the mattress.
Craftsman tailored divans/bases . . .
When considering the purchase of a new bed it is quite usual for people to give only passing consideration to the choice of divan or bed base. We would stress that the quality
of construction of these items is of extreme importance as the full benefits of the mattress can only be appreciated if the correct type of support is used.
It is important to remember that mattresses used in conjunction with the different types of divan, manufactured by Burgess, will yield different feels as a combination. Burgess
classify their traditional divans / bases into three basic categories. They are, starting with the softest feel:
Sprung edge divans (storage and
non-storage)
Burgess manufactures two types of Sprung
Edge Divan. i.e. storage and non-storage.
The basic non-storage sprung edge divans
are manufactured using 7.5” or 9.5”
solid wooden sided frames onto which a
multi coil spring unit is mounted prior to
upholstery and cover.
The Sprung Edge storage divans are
manufactured using a 9.5” solid wooden
sided frame in the same way as the nonstorage but modified for drawer apertures.
Again, a multi coil spring unit is mounted
onto the frame prior to upholstery and
cover. Several drawer options are offered
(see “Burgess Divan Specifications” on
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inside back cover). The filling specification
consists of a heavyweight coir fibre spring
insulator pad which is hand stitched to the
spring, not stapled. Upholstery consists of
multiple layers of wool and polyester. All
double divans are offered split East to West
or North to South and are linked together
on assembly at the end users house with
nickel linking bars and wing nuts.
Firm edge divans / bed bases (non
storage)
Firm edge divans (sometimes known as
deep divans) and bed bases are of a similar
construction. Bed bases are designed to
fit onto or into a bedstead, whereas Firm
Edge Divans, whether on legs or not, are
designed to be free standing. The frame
constructions for all these type of products
are of solid timber sides. Individual heavy
duty double cone upholstery springs are
set into the framework, on supporting
bars, then interlaced tightly together
with jute webbing and a hessian insulator
which together produce a firm surface, as
a foundation, from which to upholster
and cover. Upholstery consists of multiple
layers of wool and polyester. All double
divans are offered hinged (not split) East
to West for ease of entry into the home.
This particular type of base cannot be split
due to the nature of the folding design.
If required double sizes can be fully split
from North to South to effectively create
two single size beds, which can be linked
together to form a double size.
Solid top / padded top divans
(storage and non-storage)
Burgess manufacture two types of solid
top divan i.e. storage and non-storage. The
basic non-storage divans are manufactured
using 13” solid wooden sided frames onto
which a hardboard topper is placed to
provide a solid foundation from which to
upholster and cover.
The Solid Top Drawer divan frames are
manufactured in exactly the same way but
are modified to include drawer apertures.
Several drawer options are offered (see
“Burgess Divan Specifications” on inside
back cover). As this divan has a solid
top then no spring insulator is required.
Upholstery consists of layers of wool and
polyester. All double divans are offered
split East to West or North to South and
are linked together on assembly at the end
users home with nickel linking bars and
wing nuts.
General note
All divan borders and panels are sewn
together with identical ticking or
contrasting upholstery fabric. The cover
is then taped edged using complimentary
colour tape. Headboard fittings are fitted
prior to delivery and require no tools to
tighten or loosen. All timber used is from
sustainable forests.
The Buckingham ortho mattress
(featured on a 12” deep, firm edge base with the Chester headboard)
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The Blenheim mattress
(featured on a 14” sprung edge base with the Manchester headboard)
The Highgrove mattress
(featured on a 14” skirted sprung edge base with the York headboard)
Handmade in the UK
The Highgrove
(dressed)
The Sandringham
(featured on a sprung edge drawer divan with the Zeus headboard)
Handmade in the UK
The Ulti-matt mattress
(featured on an Altea sleigh derivative)
In this day and age . . .
Burgess was established over 80 years ago and has earned a reputation for top
quality, traditional sleep products. However, there is no reason at all why traditional
craftsmen, focused on the longevity of a product, cannot be employed to create a
contemporary look without any loss in quality ideals.
The key objective of creating such a range is to design the product so that, where
appropriate, it can be dis-assembled prior to despatch and re-assembled in the end
user’s home. We feel that this is particularly important in our modern society when
an apartment complex with less than ideal entry space is apparent.
Altea Sleigh divan
This bed has been designed with the
modern living concept in mind. The Altea
Sleigh Divan is shown on this page with
sprung bed bases. This is also available
as an ottoman, slatted base or electric
adjustable base.
varnished. Unfinished feet can be supplied
for customers to stain and varnish to the
colour of their choice. As an alternative,
chrome feet are also available.
On the far right it is pictured in fuchsia
faux suede which is just one of 58 vibrant
colours available.
On the immediate right the Altea Sleigh
divan is featured in olive linen which is
one of three colours available, the other
two colours being natural and chocolate
linen.
Many other materials are available on
request, such as leather, linen, wool, etc.
On this product legs are finished in dark
brown stain and varnished or natural
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Altea Sleigh divan
The Stowaway divan
The Stowaway divan is shown below
upholstered in chocolate linen. As
previously stated two other colours of
linen are offered, i.e. natural and olive.
One of fifty-eight colours of faux suede
fabrics are also offered with this product
along with matching mattress ticking or,
indeed, customer’s own material.
As can be seen, the product features an
upright headboard and footboard and can
be supplied with a sprung slatted base or
traditional sprung bed base.
The underneath bed features an
upholstered side rail to look like a large
drawer when in the closed position.
Because of its unique design which is
similar in construction to the Altea Sleigh
divan previously described, the Stowaway
Stowaway divan (closed)
bed can be dis-assembled and re-assembled
by one person in minutes.
Due to its contemporary look, people may
require to purchase this product as a freestanding bed without the underneath
stowaway bed and may even wish to have
this product in double sizes.
Contemporary storage
The sprung edge drawer divan featured here
with the Zeus mattress is manufactured in
the traditional way but made to look very
modern by using a colour coordinated
upholstery cloth. The divan shown here is
in mocha faux suede (one of fifty-eight
colours). The Calpe headboard shown here
is again upholstered in matching mocha
faux suede and is available as a separate
accessory.
Stowaway divan (open)
The Zeus mattress
(featured on a sprung edge drawer base with matching Calpe headboard)
Hand tailored for you . . .
Burgess are “bespoke” bed manufacturers and have, throughout its long history, always created beds to suit the individual needs and requirements of each and every customer.
These needs and requirements may necessitate the diligent following of a customer’s personal specification, which deviates from standard. This deviation to the standard
specification could be associated with special lengths, widths, shapes, overall heights, fillings, coverings, etc.
Any size
Burgess will manufacture a bed of any
length or width. Where space permits, we
would recommend purchasing the largest
bed possible . . . the bigger the bed, the
more comfortable it is.
Zip and link
If access is a problem, or for those people
who may choose from time to time to
create two separate beds, then we do
manufacture zip and link sets in any
of our specifications. For example, two
3’ 0” mattresses and divans can be zipped
and linked together in the room of use
to create a 6’ 0” wide bed. Furthermore,
this design of product is ideal for people
who wish to combine two mattresses
of different tensions. This is particularly
important for partners where there is a
substantial difference in weight or indeed
a different firmness requirement.
Any height
The specification of the mattress dictates
the depth of the mattress, typically 7” to
9” (128mm to 229mm). Burgess creates
different height bed combinations by
altering the height of the solid timber
base.
Medical/allergy
Any shape
Round beds, beds with cut outs for fourposter beds, wedge shaped beds that fit
into the bow of boats are some examples
of the different shapes that Burgess
regularly manufacture.
Contemporary versus traditional
Even a traditional bed can be made to
look contemporary by the simple addition
of a modern leg or foot instead of the
traditional castor. If people do want a
totally contemporary base, then please
be assured that a Burgess mattress can
be made to fit any type of base, whether
manufactured by Burgess or not.
Create your own look
Many customers wish to make a feature
of their divan. If any of our range of
fabrics is not to their taste, then we can
upholster any of our divans or headboards
in customer’s own fabric.
Burgess manufacture “wedge” shaped
beds for those people suffering from
varicose veins or hiatus hernia. Burgess
also manufacture mattresses that offer
help to some allergy sufferers by using
hypoallergenic filling materials such as
latex, polyester, borax treated cotton, etc.
The Lancaster mattress
(featured on a firm edge divan on legs)
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Uniquely designed for you . . .
Burgess will work with you to design your own bed. Contemporary, classic or way-out, we will work with you to create a truly bespoke piece of furniture unique to you.
Draw
Manufacture
Finishing
Tell us your requirements or ideas and we
will produce a drawing for you and if this
is not what you want we will start again!
Once you are completely happy with
the drawings and cover we will start
manufacture of your bed which will be
beautifully hand crafted from start to
finish.
You can decide on the finish of the bed,
such as feet, chrome, brass, castors,
wood, plinths, etc. You can also add
complementary bolster cushions, pillows,
etc. . . . the choice is endless!
Specifications
You can decide what specifications you
require, such as ottoman under bed storage,
drawers, sprung or solid bed bases, slatted
base or even electric adjustable base.
Materials
Once we have the shape and specification
of the base you can decide what cover
you require. Burgess can source almost
anything from metallic leather to linens,
silks, velvets, suedes, or you may even like
to source your own.
Naturally for you . . .
We have worked hard to source the materials for a completely natural mattress. The results are the Maya and the Inca mattresses. Both mattresses utilise pocketed springs
(1500 count/1000 count respectively).
The cover, or sleep surface, is made from
100% certified organic, unbleached brushed
cotton. The sleep layer, or first comfort
layer, is made from super soft, 100% organic
British wool.
The second and third comfort layers consist
of 100% natural latex for durability and
natural coir fibre.
The mattress has a natural fire-retardant
interliner and is finished with solid brass
vents and features two rows of hand side
stitching.
The Inca mattress
(featured on bespoke Moraira sleigh bed)
The Maya mattress
(featured on Oliva sleigh bed)
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Something different . . .
The Foldaway bed is ideal for flats, bedsits, hotels or rooms where space is at a premium. The Foldaway bed is easy to install with the substantial base being pre-drilled ready
for fixing to virtually any floor type.
The spring assisted base easily folds away,
into an alcove, into a cupboard or even
behind a curtain and comes complete
with mattress retaining straps.
The extremely robust foldaway bed
mechanism is manufactured using
a strong tubular steel and mesh
construction. It is spring assisted for
ease of operation. We do not claim that
the springs perfectly balance the weight
of the mechanism and mattress but do
indeed substantially ease the load when
moving into the sleep or storage position.
When the bed is in the upright position
and not installed in a cupboard or alcove
it is important, for safety reasons, that the
foot end leg mechanism is rotated into
the closed position.
Before rotating the whole mechanism into
the sleep position it is important to rotate
the foot end leg into the open position
and firmly lock into position using
the thumb screws provided.
Mattresses are sold separately, each
one individually hand crafted in our
workshops.
The Foldaway bed is available to suit
the following widths of standard 6’ 3”
(191cm) long mattresses:
From wall to front edge of frame (installation dimension)
Overall width of base
3’ 0” (91cm)
4’ 0” (122cm)
4’ 6” (137cm)
18” (46cm)
18” (46cm)
18” (46cm)
39.5” (100cm)
51.5” (131cm)
57.5” (146cm)
Overall height of upright frame
78” (198cm)
78” (198cm)
78” (198cm)
Distance from wall to front end of frame (sleep position)
79” (201cm)
79” (201cm)
79” (201cm)
Height of frame in sleep position (from floor) excl. mattress
8” (20.5cm)
8” (20.5cm)
8” (20.5cm)
26 kilos
31 kilos
41 kilos
Total weight of frame The Ulti-matt story . . .
Space-scientist developed visco-elastic memory foam working in perfect harmony with planet earth’s natural materials
Customer requirements
Burgess decided to “buck the trend” and
create something different and with real
advantages over the current run of the mill
memory foam mattresses on the market.
To this end a mattress has been developed
to create, as the name suggests, a
construction that uses what Burgess
believes to be the ultimate combination of
space age developed materials working in
perfect harmony with nature’s own tried
and tested materials.
Throughout the development process,
it was always paramount to Burgess, to
create a mattress that performs in a vastly
superior manner to any other memory
foam type of mattress. The end result is
the Ulti-matt.
Design ideals
The Ulti-matt’s sleep surface is made
from visco-elastic memory foam. This is a
thermo-sensitive material that responds
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to body temperature and weight and,
because of this, the body weight is evenly
distributed creating a pressure relieving
sleep surface. The full body profile, no
matter what sleep position is adopted,
is supported properly maintaining the
natural alignment of the sleeper’s spine.
The visco-elastic memory foam creates a
weightless, flotation effect.
Positional comfort is, of course, paramount.
However, eight other basic design ideals
had to be achieved in order to create the
perfect sleep environment:• excellent ventilation
• excellent body heat control
• excellent moisture control
• can be used on any divan base
• conforms to BS7177:1996 flammability
regulations
• super soft knitted, washable and
removable cover
• excellent pressure relief
• three comfort
levels
The finished design
Most other mattress manufacturers use
polyurethane foam as the base foundation,
positioned under the memory foam, for
their mattress constructions. Such foams
attract moisture in exactly the same way
that a car wash sponge attracts and holds
water. Any passage of moisture, in the
form of perspiration through the open
celled structure of the memory foam sleep
surface, can be trapped in the polyurethane
foam giving rise to an environment which
actively encourages the development of
mold and mildew. It is interesting to note
that we lose more than a quarter of a litre
of perspiration per night whilst sleeping.
The Ulti-matt combats this effect by
utilising four upholstery layers as
shown opposite.
The top layer, or sleep layer, is made from
memory foam which creates a weightless
flotation effect. It is hypoallergenic,
antibacterial and helps prevent allergies
and dust mites. The three support layers
are made from natural latex and coir
fibre:Latex is a naturally derived, biodegradable
product which is produced from the sap,of
the rubber tree, Hevea Brasiliensis. It is
hypoallergenic, it breathes and ventilates
naturally to keep you warm in Winter
and cool in Summer. In addition, bacteria,
mildew and mold cannot live in latex,
which is also dust mite resistant.
Rubberised coir is spun natural coir fibres,
shaped into a fleece and then spray bonded
with natural latex. As with all natural
fibres, their capillary properties ensure a
natural micro climate which regulates the
temperature and moisture for optimum
comfort in Summer and Winter
months.
Ulti-matt upholstery layers
SOFT
MEDIUM
FIRM
12cm
Memory Foam
55 density
12cm
Memory Foam
55 density
12cm
Memory Foam
55 density
3cm
3cm
3cm
70 density
70 density
70 density
5cm
Latex
110 density
3cm
Latex
110 density
2cm
Latex
110 density
SLEEP LAYER
SUPPORT LAYER 1 Rubberised Coir Rubberised Coir Rubberised Coir
SUPPORT LAYER 2
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SUPPORT LAYER 3
2cm
3cm
Rubberised Coir Rubberised Coir
70 density
100 density
Finished for ease of care
The mattress has a non-removable inner case that maintains the integrity of the filling
sandwich. For ease of care, and indeed use, the mattress is finished in a removable and
washable (60°C), super soft, knitted cover.
TRADE MARK
Ulti-matt makes the
world of difference
Choosing your bed . . . most frequently asked questions . . .
Q: Why should I buy a Burgess mattress? . . . 1: Handmade in the UK to the highest specifications and quality standards by . . . 2: time served craftsmen who, over a 3
year training period, learn to use and employ techniques handed down since the company’s inception in 1927, using . . . 3: a wide variety of natural materials, including long
stranded white hair, cashmere, coir fibre, hessian, cotton and wool, which has subsequently led to . . . 4: the company being awarded the manufacturing guild mark for
excellence in addition to being one of the founder members of the National Bed Federation (NBF), which enables us to offer . . . 5: a full 10 year guarantee on ALL products.
What basic advice would you give
me when buying a new bed?
Spend as much time as you can choosing
your bed. Physically lie on them deciding
from previous experience the tension you
would like or need. Compare the different
specifications offered. Do not be rushed
into a decision. If you are not sure go
back and try the beds again. Find one
that you feel gives you the best support.
When on your side the mattress should
be accommodating to your shoulders and
hips. When lying on your back insert a fist
into the small of your back. It should be
a snug fit.
I have bought a slatted base and
would like a mattress to go on it.
Are Burgess mattresses suitable?
Yes. All our mattresses are suitable for
slatted bases. We would recommend
however, that there is no more than a 3”
(75mm) gap between the slats.
Are your beds fire retardant?
Yes. By law, all beds have to be F.R. treated.
We cannot sell a bed that does not comply
with BS7177: 1996 for domestic use (low
hazard). Indeed all our products have a blue
cigarette label stating our compliance.
Handmade in the UK
Do I need to turn my mattress?
The Burgess traditional range of mattresses
majors on natural fillings. Such mattresses
do need regular turning in order to allow
the fillings to settle evenly. See the
“Caring for your bed” leaflet attached
to every mattress. However, Burgess do
manufacture no turn mattresses, which
are manufactured utilising man made
fillings. See “Burgess mattress and divan
specifications” on inside back cover.
Will different divans/bases affect the
feel of a mattress I have selected?
Different types of divans give the mattress
a different feel. Always make sure if you
are purchasing a mattress only that you
try it on the same type of divan/base that
it is going to be used.
Should I purchase a very firm bed to
ease my back pain?
You need a new bed, which offers the
correct support for you as an individual.
(Not necessarily hard at all!) You can
have a soft bed that gives good support
or a firm bed that gives bad support and
indeed vice versa. Only you know what
feels comfortable and supportive to you.
We all lie in bed in different ways. We are
all individuals.
Can you make me a non-standard
size?
Burgess are bespoke bed manufacturers
and can therefore make beds of any size
or any shape. See the “Hand tailored for
you” section in this booklet.
What do I do if my partner prefers a
firmer bed than me?
We make most of our mattresses in more
than one tension so you can have two
separate mattresses, of the same model
but in different tensions, zipped together.
How do I know what size bed is best
for me?
The largest bed you can afford is best.
Larger beds are more comfortable
especially if you are sharing, as you are less
likely to disturb each other’s sleep.
The pocket sprung mattresses I have
looked at do not seem to be flat.
Does this mean there is something
wrong?
No. Luxury pocketed beds do not have an
even surface. They mould to your bodies
contours and indentations can remain
apparent even when the bed is turned.
This is not a fault.
I have measured my new bed but
it does not measure 5’ 0” x 6’ 6”
exactly . . . is this a fault?
All Burgess mattresses are hand made and
inevitably have a sizable manufacturing
tolerance. We aim for +0.0” to -1.0”. As
the product, particularly the mattress,
is soft and forgiving, then different
people will yield different results whilst
measuring the product. There is a correct
way of measuring a mattress. The width
of the mattress should be measured 5”6” (125mm-150mm) in from the head or
foot end. The length should be measured
5”-6” (125mm-150mm) in from the side
of the mattress. The tape edge should be
kept under slight tension when measuring
at both sides.
How often should I purchase a new
bed?
We recommend that you should change
your bed within a ten-year period. This
does, of course, assume that the bed has
been cared for in the correct manner. See
the “Caring for you Burgess bed” leaflet
attached to every product.
Choosing guidelines . . .
Illustrated are the basic guidelines that Burgess offer to assist in
the choice of the correct level of support for your weight. This is
a standard guide that most manufacturers and retailers offer. Only
you, as an individual, can determine which is the correct level of
support.
Partners sleeping
together
who’s individual weights
are each
Person sleeping
alone
SOFT
MEDIUM
Up to 12 stones
(76 kilograms)
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12 - 16 stones (101 kilograms
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Over 16 stones
(above 101 kilograms)
Up to 12 stones
(76 kilograms)
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12 - 16 stones (101 kilograms
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Over 16 stones
(above 101 kilograms)
FIRM
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Sundries . . .
Blanket boxes
For that extra bit of storage space Burgess
manufacture blanket boxes of any size or
shape in a vast choice of beautiful fabrics
or leathers.
Bolsters
Burgess also make bolster cushions, pillow
cases and cushions again in a vast range of
beautiful materials.
Pillows
Headboards
Burgess headboards are available in any size and in any cover, the nine shown here being the
standard range. Burgess will manufacture any of these to bespoke dimensions and will even
make headboards to the customer’s own exacting design.
MANCHESTER
Traditional deep buttoned design. Concave corner
detail with smooth rounded border.
YORK
Traditional deep buttoned panel with pleated frame.
Double arch design with concave corner detail.
LONDON
Multiple panel design for fixing directly onto the wall
via split battens. Square corners with deep buttoned
upholstery and smooth rounded borders.
CHESTER
Traditional deep upholstered plain panel with pleated
frame. Double arch design with concave corner detail.
CALPE
Contemporary plain panel design with round corners.
Flat, piped 2” (5cm) wide border.
MADRID
Contemporary deep upholstered panel with rounded
corners. Large button detail.
ZEUS
Contemporary shaped headboard as featured on the
Altea sleigh divan. Border is shaped and tapered.
BENISSA
Contemporary, raised arch and plain panel design.
Deep upholstered with twin needle stitch detail.
Smooth rounded border.
VALENCIA
Contemporary design with raised deep upholstered
panel. Features angled sewing detail connecting plain
and raised panels.
Memory foam pillows are available in
different tensions to suit your needs.
Handmade in the UK
Burgess reserve the right to alter product specifications at any time and for any reason without liability.
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Stretch insulator
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Coir fibre insulator
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Coco lock fibre insulator
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Woollen typar insulator
Hessian insulator
Super soft, waxed cambric
Rebound polyester
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Rebound poly cotton
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White polyester fibre
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Loose wool felt
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Visco elastic memory foam
Natural latex
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White cotton felt
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100% organic wool
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Pure new lambswool
Loose, long stranded hair
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Cashmere
Turning requirements*
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Long stranded rolled hair
Machine stitched
Upholstery
Two
Three
Four
Rows of Hand Side
Stitching
Firm
Soft
5’ 0” x 6’ 6”
(152cm x 198cm)
4’ 6” x 6’ 3”
(137cm x 190cm)
3’ 0” x 6’ 3”
(91cm x 190cm)
Medium
Spring
Firmness
Spring Count
Divan partner category
Burgess mattress specifications . . .
POCKETED RANGE
Highgrove
Chartwell
Zeus
Sandringham
Maya
Blenheim
Ambassador
Lancaster
Winchester
Inca
1380
1140
1122
858
858
858
560
560
560
560
2000
1660
1716
1287
1287
1287
840
840
840
840
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560
1287
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Apollo
Artemis
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OPEN COIL RANGE
Zofia
Buckingham
Kensington
Berkeley
Balmoral
Windsor
Allergy
Unsprung
290
290
192
192
290
192
192
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375
375
288
288
375
288
288
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430
325
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Traditional divan specifications
Storage
Options
DIVAN SERIES
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288 325
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288 325
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Rebound polycotton
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White polyester fibres
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Reinforced spring corner blocks
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Open coil
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Glued, stapled hardwood
3’ 0” x 6’ 3” (91cm x 190cm)
DIVAN SERIES
Pocketed*
DIVAN SERIES
Double cone
Solid/Padded
Top Divan
Solid/Padded
Top Divan
A
Glued, screwed hardwood
Firm Edge
Divan/Bed
Base
Firm Edge Divan/Bed Base
A
A
B
C
Hessian & jute webb foundation
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Polypropylene & jute webb foundation
High density coir fibre spring insulator
DI VAN O PT I O N S
Sprung
Edge Divan
Sprung Edge
Divan
DIVAN SERIES
Standard
Double Divan
Presentation
DIVAN SERIES
5’ 0” x 6’ 6” (152cm x 198cm)
Spring Count
DIVAN SERIES
Spring Type
4’ 6” x 6’ 3” (137cm x 190cm)
Frame
Medium density coir fibre spring insulator
* Scheduled to arrive 2009
** Standard product is hinged and folds over East to West.
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Upholstery
Cotton felt
Option 4
Available in
double sizes
only.
Option 5
Available in
double sizes
only.
Option 3
Available in
double sizes
only.
Option 6
Available in
double sizes
only.
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Headboard Fittings
Divan Border Insulator
Wadding
Option 2
Available in
all sizes.
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1.5” twin wheel
Option 1
Available in
all sizes.
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Woollen/Typar spring insulator
Standard
Fitted Castors
D R AW ER O PT I O N S
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Divan Bottom
Canvas
Calico
Border
Finishing
Option
Plain
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* Headboard fittings are factory fitted on all divans except 3’0” drawer divans which are packaged separately.
Visit our factory showroom . . .
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Our factory showroom is open between 9.00am and 5.00pm, Monday to Friday.
BLACKBURN
PRESTON
BURNLEY
M61
Camfill
Knowsley Road
CHORLEY
A56
Knowsley Park Way
Devon Cres.
BURGESS
BEDS
M65
Retailers stamp
Interfloor
A682
Broadway
High School
A56
To Helmshore
Bentgate
Cricket
Ground
A680
Woolpack Pub
WIGAN
RAMSBOTTOM (1) M66
BOLTON
BURY (2)
M60
ROCHDALE
M62
or visit our website . . .
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MARK
Burgess Beds Ltd.
Knowsley Park Way, Knowsley Road Industrial Estate, Haslingden, Rossendale BB4 4RS
email: sales@burgessbeds.co.uk